Happy Friday, Everyone! As the weekend approaches, we wanted to share a few Mirror80 Pinterest updates. Three new boards have been added with the goal of giving you an easy way to keep track of our ever-evolving posts and projects! For starters, check out our marble mania board, which includes the latest in our obsession with marble of all colors and forms, from tile and DIY endeavors to the work of our favorite artists.
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On Learning to Recharge…
Happy Monday, Everyone! This past spring, Mirror80 started a new series that celebrates the creative process. Many of you have written in and shared information about your own creative projects, and it occurred to me that a lot of us are in this together–living a life that includes a heavy dose of creativity on a weekly, daily or hourly basis. Our first post in the series (titled “On Creativity”) gave a little bit of background on Mirror80, then asked all of you to get involved in the dialogue. We then focused “On Making a Fresh Start” and the ways that a few changes can take creativity to new heights. Today we take a look at the power of recharging…
One of a Kind Stones by Curtis Bort
A couple weeks ago, I shared some of my favorite ’80s-meets-modern Etsy finds, including a feldspar pendant from One Of A Kind Stones, the shop of Curtis Bort. In addition to the pendant, I ordered a variety of stone decorations and display pieces, and today I’m showing them off in a new photo shoot! I want to put these geometric wonders in every room of the house. And use them in my terrariums. And arrange them in my display case. I just might have to order a few more…
Mirror80 May Favorites
May at Mirror80 has been all about celebrating geometry, creative possibilities, and materials such as marble, metal and glass. In fact, this month we’ve spent quite a bit of time highlighting the intersection of modern geo style and 1980s minimalism. Today we take a look back at some of our favorite moments, complete with pictures and links so you can quickly access each original post. Now that May has come and gone, we are officially in summer mode. June’s going to be good…
The Beauty of Raw Materials
Hi Everyone! Last week I featured a DIY mineral scape that involved a range of materials, from marble tiles to brass hardware. Have you been noticing the current design trend of metal, stone, glass and wood? A true celebration of raw materials! One day the geo forms and marble mania will subside, but now that marble and brass are officially “back”, they can always be part of an ’80s lover’s design collection. And thanks to sites like Etsy, you can order these materials in bulk at reasonable prices. Bring on the DIY projects…or simply display them as is for a retro-meets-modern look!
Retro-Meets-Modern Design
Geo style, pastels, marble…all of these current trends have close ties to the 1980s. And this week, a variety of sites and blogs featured them in spades. First up: The New York Times. On Wednesday, I came across this article, titled “Furnishings With Geometric Patterns.” The article’s featured designer is Rafael de Cárdenas from Architecture at Large. I’m a long-time admirer!
Mirror80 April Highlights
Hi Everyone! April was a busy month for us here at Mirror80. We spent a week reveling in a marble-infused style we like to call “Lobby Chic,” we began planning our next Retro Foodie photo shoot, and I (Kate) was featured in a Designer Profile that highlighted the style and mission of Mirror80. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!…
Happy Easter Weekend
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to wish you a wonderful Easter weekend. If you’re having people over or assembling some delicious goodies and treats to share, the pastel-infused images above should help you celebrate. Remember, you can’t go wrong with candy colors…and candy sprinkles!
Marble Mania
In honor of “Lobby Chic” Week here at Mirror80, I thought I’d share a few snapshots from my ’80s-inspired bedroom. Lately I’ve been a bit obsessed with marble tile. I buy it at home improvement stores and flooring retailers. The last time I went on a tile binge at Floor Decor, I left with an armful of marble pieces and paid no more than $20. What do I do with these tiles? I stack them. I lean them against the wall. Sometimes I use them in my DIY projects. The possibilities are endless…
’80s Hotel Lobby Love
Today we kick off “Lobby Chic” Week at Mirror80 with a tour of one of my favorite hotel lobbies of all-time: the luxurious lobby of The Renaissance Hotel in Austin, Texas. Built in 1986, The Renaissance was originally known as The Stouffer Hotel. As a kid, I saw this place as the epitome of luxury. It definitely shaped my interior design style. I would ride the glass elevator with my brother, and we would stop at various floors and walk laps around the open aisles while looking down at the plant-filled atrium. It doesn’t get any better than marble tile in peach and white…